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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.93, 35,827.40 and 18,013.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.93, 35,827.40 and 18,013.25 is: 24,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.93 : 35,827.40 = 18,013.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.93/35,827.40 = 18,013.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.93x = 35,827.40 × 18,013.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.93x = 645,367,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,367,800.96/25,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.75

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